Monday Music & Tuesday Tunes, plus the News, Nov 25 & 26, 2013

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♪   NEWS: TWO CD RELEASES MONDAY…
♪   WRITING WORKSHOP MONDAY NIGHT
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♪   NEWS: TWO CD RELEASES MONDAY…


The “A” side…
CD RELEASE happening Monday...

THE ALABAMA STATE TROUPERS: "ROAD SHOW"
2-CD set, on Real Gone Music, out November 25

by Jesse P. Cutler

One of the great, lost, legendary live albums in '70s rock finally sees a legitimate, full-length release with Real Gone Music's deluxe, two-CD issue of The Alabama State Troupers' "Road Show."

As conceived by Elektra president Jac Holzman (and described in his book, "Follow the Music") and Memphis music legend Don Nix, who had already recorded a solo album for the label (also available from Real Gone), the 'Troupers were supposed to be a traveling roadshow highlighting the talents of various Southern musicians who were signed to Elektra, most prominently Nix, singer Jeanie Greene (best known for her work with Elvis and at Muscle Shoals), and guitarist Lonnie Mack.

Days before the tour, Mack quit, having had a self-described Biblical vision telling him not to go, so Nix found quite the replacement: legendary bluesman Furry Lewis, whose solo set takes up the first side of the double album.

The rest of the record features Nix and Greene with what amounts to be the backup group of your Southern R&B dreams; dubbed the Mt. Zion Band and Choir, it featured such stellar talents as guitarists Wayne Perkins and Tippy Armstrong, vocalists Marlin Greene and Brenda Patterson, keyboardist Clayton Ivey, bassist Bob Wray and other Muscle Shoals sidemen.

Recorded at two October 1971 California performances, Road Show is kind of like the American version of Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour, a rollicking, boisterous and most of all soulful blend of gospel, R&B and rock in which one can hear the nascent stirrings of what would come to be known as Southern rock a little later in the decade.

The Real Gone release features liner notes by Chris Morris drawn from a new interview with Don Nix, with added photos. Folks have been waiting for this one to come out for years.

-- Jesse P. Cutler.

More on Real Gone Music, upcoming releases and the label's truly eclectic catalog, at www.realgonemusic.com


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The “B” side…
CD RELEASE happening Monday...

LISA FISCHER: "SO INTENSE"
deluxe edition CD, out November 25 on Real Gone Music

by Jesse P. Cutler

Anybody who has seen the documentary “20 Feet from Stardom” knows that the title of her lone solo album, "So Intense," is an apt one when it comes to Lisa Fischer. She is one of the featured backup singers in the film, and she comes across as a pretty mellow person when not practicing her art – but get her in front of the mic, either in the studio or on stage, and what pours out is just pure, deep magic. You can see the respect the other musicians and singers in the film have for her.

There's a reason she has sung with the Rolling Stones on every tour they've taken since the ’80s, and sung backup for everybody from Sting to Tina Turner to Luther Vandross (who produces about half of “So Intense”). An outsized talent like hers would seem destined for stardom; but after she recorded this album for Elektra in 1991, she retreated from the spotlight, never to cut an album under her own name again, even though the record spawned three hits including "How Can I Ease the Pain," which went to #1 on the charts and won a Grammy.

Lisa Fischer: "So Intense (Deluxe Edition)" features liner notes by Pat Thomas and five bonus tracks. You need to hear this woman sing.

-- Jesse P. Cutler.

More on Real Gone Music, upcoming releases and the label's truly eclectic catalog, at www.realgonemusic.com
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One panelist and bestselling author has written liner notes for roughly 150 albums and CDs…

Mon, Nov 25,
WRITING WORKSHOP,
In Culver City:
7:30-9 pm  "WRITING HISTORY: Bringing it to life" presented by the Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC) at the Veterans Memorial Building, 4117 Overland Av (at Culver Bl), Culver City 90230. Parking entrance on Culver Bl; free parking.
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Distinguished panel of authors includes Cari Beauchamp, Jim Dawson, Steven J. Ross, Jon Wilkman; Robert S. Birchard moderates. Networking follows the program.
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According to polls taken in the mid-1990s, 25% of college seniors could not pinpoint the date of the first voyage of Christopher Columbus; 40% couldn’t say when the American Civil War occurred, and fewer than 2% of American teenagers could name the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court — but for all this seeming historical ignorance, works of history often show-up on non-fiction best-seller lists. Either the polls aren’t telling the whole story, or there is a fanatic minority out there who voraciously eats up anything to do with the past. This month’s panel on writing history will look at what’s happening now about the unpredictable past and explore the motivation, research, writing and publishing that go into creating the chronicle of who we have come to be.

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Panelist CARI BEAUCHAMP is the author of “Without Lying Down: Frances Marion” and “The Powerful Women of Early Hollywood” and “Joseph P. Kennedy Presents: His Hollywood Years.” She edited and annotated Anita Loos’ “Rediscovered: Film Treatments and Fiction by the Creator of ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,’” and “Adventures of a Hollywood Secretary: Her Private Letters from Inside the Studios of the 1920s.” Beauchamp’s works have made New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Amazon "Best of the Year" lists. She wrote the Emmy-nominated “The Day My God Died,” and received a Writers Guild Award nomination for the Turner Classic Movies adaptation of “Without Lying Down,” which she wrote and coproduced. Cari has written for Vanity Fair, Architectural Digest, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and has twice been named Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Scholar. Currently she is the Mary Pickford Foundation’s resident scholar. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a private investigator, a campaign manager, and served as Press Secretary to California Governor Jerry Brown.
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Panelist JIM DAWSON documents American pop culture — especially early rock ‘n roll and the history of flatulence. He wrote the best-selling “Who Cut the Cheese?” Other books include “What Was the First Rock 'n' Roll Record?” Co-written with Steve Propes, it was cited by Mojo magazine as "one of the most impressive musical reads of the year," and it remains a valuable resource for music critics and rock historians. His 1980 Richie Valens cover story in the Los Angeles Times Calendar led to the Rhino Records reissue of the entire Valens catalog (with Jim's liner notes) and the 1987 biopic “La Bamba,” which utilized his research. Jim has written liner notes for roughly 150 albums and CDs, including Rhino's Central Avenue Sounds, celebrating the history of jazz and early R&B in Los Angeles. His most recent book is “Los Angeles's Bunker Hill: Pulp Fiction's Mean Streets and Film Noir's Ground Zero.” He is currently working on a novel about a 1920 coal mine war in his native West Virginia.
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Panelist STEVEN J. ROSS is Professor of History at USC, and has written extensively about working-class, social, and film history. His first book, “Workers On the Edge: Work, Leisure, and Politics in Industrializing Cincinnati, 1788-1890,” was adapted by Cincinnati unionists as the filmed documentary “They Build the City: The Working People of Cincinnati.” His second book, “Working-Class Hollywood: Silent Film and the Shaping of Class in America” (1998), received the prestigious Theater Library Association Book Award for 1999, named one of the "Best Books of 1998" by the Los Angeles Times, and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award in History. His latest book, “Hollywood Left and Right: How Movie Stars Shaped American Politics,” received a Pulitzer Prize nomination and a Film Scholars Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Ross is now working on a book titled “Hitler in Los Angeles: How Jews and their Spies Foiled Nazi and Fascist Plots Against America,” to be published by Bloomsbury Press.
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Panelist JON WILKMAN began his career working with Walter Cronkite on the award-winning “Twentieth Century” and “21st Century” television series with the CBS News documentary unit. He also worked on “Of Black America,” hosted by Bill Cosby, and wrote the book, “Black Americans: From Colonial Days to the Present.” In 1971, Jon formed Wilkman Productions, Inc. He worked as a program producer on the Emmy Award-winning “Great American Dream Machine” and the Sigma Delta Chi Award-winning documentary “Attica” for PBS. Recent projects include “Moguls and Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood” for Turner Classic Movies; “Chicano Rock! The Sounds of East Los Angeles;” “The Port of Los Angeles: A History;” “With Heart and Hand: The Restoration of the Gamble House,” and “At Issue: Immigration.” Jon is co-author, with his wife Nancy, of “Picturing Los Angeles,” and “Los Angeles: A Pictorial Celebration.” He was a three-term president of the International Documentary Association, and founded the First Congress in association with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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The panel’s moderator, ROBERT S. BIRCHARD, is an award-winning film editor who brings to his chronicles of the movies an insider’s perspective and a great affection for the people who work in the picture business. He is the author of “Cecil B. DeMille’s Hollywood,” “Silent-era Filmmaking in Santa Barbara,” “Early Universal City,” “King Cowboy: Tom Mix and the Movies,” and is a contributing writer to the omnibus volumes “M-G-M When the Lion Roars,” “Don Miller’s Hollywood Corral,” “The Encyclopedia of Early Film,” and “Hollywood: The Movie Factory.” His articles on Hollywood filmmakers have appeared in American Cinematographer, Statement, Film History, The Moving Image, Griffithiana, Daily Variety, the Los Angeles Times Calendar, and other places. He is a past president and board member of the preservation organization Hollywood Heritage, Inc., and is current president of The Cinecon Classic Film Festival, which has screened classic films over Labor Day Weekend for nearly half a century. He is currently editor of the AFI Catalog of Feature Films.
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Reservations required for a guaranteed seat. Walk-ins permitted, if there is space. Reservations by email only, at:
info@iwosc.org
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Type "IWOSC Reservation" in the subject line. You will receive a confirming email from IWOSC, and your name will be on a list at check-in. Arrive by 7:15 pm to be seated. Doors open at 7:15 for those without reservations, and those waiting will be admitted as space permits.
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Info, 310-773-8075.
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$15 fee; IWOSC members admitted free.
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Mon, Nov 25, in SFV (NoHo):
6:30 pm  Weekly “OPEN MIC WITH WEB SIMULCAST” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913; streaming webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com
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Mon, Nov 25, in L.A.:
7 pm  SINÉAD O'CONNOR plays the Luckman Fine Arts Center, on the campus at Cal State L.A., 5151 State College Dr, Los Angeles 90032; 323-343-6600.
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Mon, Nov 25, in SFV (NoHo):
7 pm  Weekly “CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” (the latter a structured jam), at the Celtic Arts Center’s shared location, The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, North Hollywood 91606; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com
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Dance at 7, music session at 8. Good place to meet others who are into Irish music or the Celtic scene.
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Mon, Nov 25, in the east desert:
8 pm  THE KINGSTON TRIO plays the McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert 92260; Tix at 760-340-ARTS o 866-889-ARTS.
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If you couldn’t get tix fo the sold-out show at Caltech on Saturday, here you go, if you make the drive.
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Mon, Nov 25, in Burbank:
7:30-10:30 pm  THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506.
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Featuring L.A. studio star-singer-mandolinist George Doering (who's on the soundtrack of just about every movie made) as well as songwriter JoEllen Doering on guitar, the great Bill Bryson (Bluegrass Cardinals, Desert Rose Band, Chris Hillman Band, mucho mas) on bass, and bluegrass phenom Patrick Sauber on banjo. As they say up in the hollers, you sure can can happy holler about this band.
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No cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).
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Mon, Nov 25, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8:30 pm  CHAD WATSON performs, plus the weekly TALENT CONTEST at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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CHAD WATSON and his band play 8:30-9:30 pm; TALENT CONTEST with cash prizes is 9:45 pm ’til closing.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk. No cover, full bar, lots of fun. Go early for the nightly free dance lesson.
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Tue, Nov 26, in Downey:
5 pm  Monthly “DOWNEY FOLK MUSIC JAM” is an open jam that’s especially friendly to traditional instruments, including both kinds of dulcimers, at the Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center, 7810 Quill Dr, Downey 90242; 562-904-7223.
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Tue, Nov 26, in T.O.:
5 pm  Monthly “THOUSAND OAKS SONG CIRCLE” at the Greenhouse Café, 652 Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91360 .
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Tue, Nov 26, in VC (Camarillo):
5:30 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “CAMARILLO SONG CIRCLE” in Camarillo 93010. Info and location at www.songmakers.org
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Tue, Nov 26, in San Diego:
5:30 pm  Monthly “SDBS BLUEGRASS NIGHT” sponsored by the San Diego Bluegrass Society at the Boll Weevil Restaurant, 7080 Miramar Rd, San Diego 92117.
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Tue, Nov 26, in Signal Hill:
6 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill  90755.
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Tue, Nov 26, in Altadena:
7 pm  Monthly "DAVID HARVEY PRESENTS" showcase brings performances by KAREN NASH, MARTY AXELROD, THE SWEET POTATOES, BARRETT TAGLIRIO, and "A Word" with DYLAN BRODY, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. No reservations taken fir this show.
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Karen Nash:
Dylan Brody says, “She is equal parts country and rock 'n roll, and she can drop you to your knees with a ballad then blow you away with a rock song. She reminds me of Linda Ronstadt when she blew open the charts in the ’70's. Karen's love and joy in her music is infectious.” She’s played Lilith Fair, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, and more. But not for quite a while. She’s been in hiding. Now she has a whoooole buncha new songs for a the CD she'll release in a few months. And perhaps she’ll share some of her amusing tales of her favorite former neighbor, Warren Zevon. She’s also married to Bob Malone, songwriter and keyboard maestro for John Fogerty. More at www.karennash.com
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Marty Axelrod:
Producer Dylan Brody asks, “Do you love a master keyboardist who can craft amazing songs in Americana and Country, with rock and pop hooks, that leave melodies and phrases lingering in your memory?” Marty Axelrod is a member of the popular singer-songwriter collective Tall Men Group, and producer / co-writer (with Nicole Gordon) of the acclaimed “Songs of Shiloh,” an album and duo that debuted on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” a few years back. Marty’s songs have played on TV soundtracks including “True Blood” and “Friday Night Lights.” Marty’s work is represented on the just-released Tall Men Group CD, and on his solo EP, cleverly titled “Solo EP”.
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The Sweet Potatoes:
Combining Americana with Western Swing, The Sweet Potatoes bring fresh harmonies and melodies that touch on Emmy Lou Harris, Patti Griffin, and the Dixie Chicks. Laura Hall (“Whose Line is it Anyway”) and Kelly Macleod (“Private Life”) touch on childhood, family, and finding love. More at www.thesweetpotatoes.com
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Barrett Taglirio:
Known in L.A. for contributing incendiary lead guitar for a long list of local acts including John Zipperer & Friends, Severin Browne, and Eric Schwartz, now Barrett Tagliarino steps up to the mic with his own mix of hilarious storytelling songs, heartbreaking ballads, and signature instrumentals. Barrett has recorded commercials for ARCO, Sony, Miller Lite, the Food Channel and MTV and appeared on Los Angeles stages from the Whisky to the Viper Room. He's also published six guitar instruction books, numerous magazine articles and instructional videos, and has been a full-time instructor at Musicians Institute since 1989. More at www.BarrettTagliarino.com
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"A Word" With Dylan Brody:
Dylan Brody is an award winning playwright, a thrice published author, a humorist and a story-teller. He's a writer for the Huffington Post and a new contributor to “OffRamp” on KPCC. He is also a martial artist, but those skills will not come into play during the show. Unless something goes horribly wrong. Moe at http://dylanbrody.com
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More at: www.CityOfAngelsAcoustic.weebly.com
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$10 cover at the door (cash). No reservations taken for this show.
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Tue, Nov 26, in Arcadia:
7-10 pm Weekly "SONGWRITERS SERENADE" brings invited recording artists and performing host JC HYKE, all playing all-acoustic, at Matt Denny's Ale House, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.
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Tue, Nov 26, in SFV (Toluca Lake):
7 pm  Weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” is a structured jam at Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.
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Tue, Nov 26, in OC (Laguna Beach):
7:30-10:30 pm  Weekly "TUESDAY SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE" brings performances by two or more invited recording artists and performing host Beth Fitchet Wood, at the Aliso Creek Inn & Golf Course Hotel (formerly Ben Brown's), 31106 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach 92651; www.alisocreekinn.com
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Beth F. Wood conducts this showcase with many different musical talents. Some have a great deal of professional experience and some are working up to that. Beth plays a 45 minute set first, (because she can) and then there are three other acts, each doing half-hour sets. Beth adds, "Whatever happens after that is anybody's guess."
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After her series that ran 8 1/2 years at the Marine Room, this is a new venue and “good listening situation,” as Beth reports, "We have been promised that we CAN look crosseyed at people who distract from the music”. She adds that there is “great food (as well as Beth's cookies) and lots and lots of parking. Beautiful setting. Come help us establish the new paradigm. Ooh."
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Tue, Nov 26, in San Diego:
8 pm  SINÉAD O'CONNOR plays the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solana Beach (San Diego) 92075; 858-481-9022.
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